Lead Dentist

Rising Tide Dental; Metropolis (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Ownership path

Signing bonus

Student loan repayment

Leading team

Established patient base

Clinical autonomy

Job summary

Rising Tide Dental Partners in Metropolis, IL, invites a dentist to join a growth-oriented practice with mentorship and a clear leadership pathway toward ownership. You will integrate into an established patient base while receiving hands-on clinical and business mentorship to prepare for potential equity ownership.

This opportunity includes strong clinical autonomy, a generous signing bonus, and a structured ramp-up period with a daily guarantee to ensure stability as you build your schedule

Qualifications

• We are seeking a dentist who wants more than a short-term associate position and is interested in building lasting patient relationships.
• Candidate should be open to ownership paths and long-term leadership responsibilities.
• Mentorship and targeted professional growth will be provided to support the transition into leadership.

Responsibilities

• Mentorship from an experienced practice owner and support team.
• Maintain comprehensive patient care while developing leadership duties.
• Grow into the lead dentist role with equity ownership opportunities.

Job description

Lead Dentist with Mentorship and Partnership Opportunity

This is more than a traditional associate dentist position. It is an opportunity to join an established, community-focused dental practice, step into a meaningful clinical leadership role, and build toward potential partnership and equity ownership.

Our practice has built a strong reputation by providing comprehensive, patient-centered care to families throughout the Metropolis community. You will join an experienced team, an established patient base, and an environment where you can practice with autonomy while receiving the support and mentorship needed to continue growing.

Dr. John Shelton will provide hands‑on clinical and business mentorship to help the incoming dentist become fully integrated into the practice. Whether you are an experienced clinician seeking greater autonomy or a motivated dentist who wants to develop into a practice leader, this position offers a clear opportunity for long‑term professional and financial growth.

What Makes This Opportunity Different

• Direct mentorship from an experienced practice owner
• Established patient base and consistent patient flow
• Experienced and supportive clinical team
• Opportunity to grow into the lead dentist role
• Potential partnership and equity ownership opportunities
• Generous signing bonus
• Daily guarantee while building and ramping up your schedule
• Student loan repayment assistance opportunity
• Clinical autonomy and control over treatment planning
• Broad procedural mix with opportunities to expand your skills
• Long-term stability and meaningful professional growth

The practice provides comprehensive family and cosmetic dentistry, including restorative dentistry, crowns and bridges, implants, endodontics, extractions, orthodontics, dentures, and preventive care.

Dentists who enjoy performing a broad range of procedures will have the opportunity to maintain a diverse clinical schedule. Mentorship is also available for candidates who would like to expand their skills in specific areas of dentistry.

Compensation and Benefits

• 35%–38% of collections, based on experience and clinical skill set
• Daily guarantee while building and ramping up your schedule
• Student loan repayment assistance opportunity
• Generous signing bonus
• Potential partnership and equity ownership opportunities
• Established patient base and consistent patient flow
• Clinical and business mentorship from Dr. Shelton
• Clinical autonomy
• Experienced and supportive team
• Additional benefits based on employment structure

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a dentist who wants more than a short-term associate position. The right candidate is interested in building lasting patient relationships, becoming an important part of the community, and taking on increasing clinical and leadership responsibility.

This opportunity may be especially attractive to:

• An experienced dentist seeking greater autonomy and an ownership path
• A motivated dentist who values hands‑on clinical and business mentorship
• A dentist who wants to pursue ownership without building a practice from scratch
• A clinician looking for a stable, long‑term opportunity with meaningful upside
• A dentist who enjoys comprehensive care and developing long-term patient relationships

Dr. Shelton is planning for the future of the practice and wants to identify a dentist who can become a long‑term clinical leader. For the right person, this position offers the opportunity to join a successful office today and potentially build equity in the practice over time.

About the company

At the office of John H. Shelton, DMD, you can find a partner who wants to help you meet your dental goals. Dr. Shelton has years of experience assisting patients to determine what they want from their dental treatments. He gets to know each of his patients personally, so you can feel confident that you are getting the customized care you want and deserve. He uses compassion and kindness in his chairside manner to help you feel more comfortable in his office and ease any anxieties you have while being treated. If you are looking for a dentist who takes the time to understand your goals while considering your dental history, you've found him.

At Rising Tide Dental Partners, we're building an organization where great doctors can practice great dentistry while having the support and opportunities they need to grow.

If you're looking for a practice where you can make an impact, grow professionally, and build something for your future, we'd love to meet you.